Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Audi A8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:57,000 mi
#22 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:69,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:135,700 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Audi A8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 69,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 135,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 63,700 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — |
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